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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Mystery Challenge Autumn Fire

I had a lot of fun creating a necklace with the Mystery Challenge Kit --Autumn Fire from Allegory Gallery. There were only 20 kits made for this challenge and I was lucky I got one! I bought it on faith. I didn't 't know what was in it until it arrived at my door.

Mystery Beads from Allegory Gallery

You can see that I got lots of gorgeous beads as well as a pendant made by Andrew Thornton. I only had time to make a necklace from the kit because I am heading to my daughter's in Atlanta for Thanksgiving so I packed most of the kit to take with me. I did use the peach Irish waxed lined thread, and the yellowish green seed beads, and long brown tube bead from the kit. They were perfect for making a necklace with a ceramic pendant from Marsha Neal Studio.

This green floral necklace has hints of peach throughout it. The ceramic art pendant makes this a true statement necklace. The floral necklace is paired with a large brown tube bead. I used large green beads. I combined yellowish green beads and tiny tiny brass beads to add pops of color throughout. A green hand dyed silk ribbon from Marsha Neal Studio is added along with a brass leaf clasp.

Don't you think this makes a great statement necklace for someone who appreciates art beads?